While some may make connections between the OP and various other conversations and experiences, the point made by Chris Hogan is that attending a prestigious college is not a prerequisite to building wealth.
I will go further to say that in my observation and experience, both high schools and college admissions consultants may often advise that students apply to and attend the most selective college possible, without regard to cost. However this may work against the ability to build wealth if one incurs considerable student loan debt as a byproduct of attending a prestigious and highly selective college.
This thread was posted because a frequent topic on the forums is a focus on, and anxiety regarding, college admissions. While some may crave the exterior validation of attendance at a prestigious college, there are also students who are accepted but choose to attend less selective colleges in order to minimize student debt. In considering "fit," some consider cost.
